Hotel Albana Real

Features

Just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Zermatt, the Albana Real is an attractively-furnished hotel offering comfortable accommodation in relaxed surroundings.

Bedrooms: 38. All twins have bath, balcony, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, safe, radio and minibar. Superior and deluxe twins have Matterhorn view. Single rooms have shower.

Meals: Buffet breakfast & 5 course dinner with choice of main course.

Facilities: Pool, whirlpool, Turkish bath, sauna & fitness room (free); massage (pay locally); cosy bar; smoking lounge with fireplace; non-smoking lounge; 2 à la carte restaurants (Thai and Japanese); lift.

Special Attractions: • FREE tea and cake daily (5-6pm) • Weekly ski day with owner (lunch at supp.) • Christmas and New Year gala dinners included.

Official Rating: 4 star superior

Zermatt Resort Info

Zermatt skiing

Zermatt, according to some reporters, is as near as anywhere to perfection, so long as you are an intermediate or advanced skier. With vast and varied skiing that extends via a link with Cervinia into Italy, along with awesome scenery, Zermatt really is a great resort. The only downsides: a lack of choice for beginners and a bit of a trek to the lifts at times.

Zermatt ski resort

With amazing restaurants both on and off the mountain, a beautiful town that is traffic free apart from the electric taxis and great nightlife to suit all tastes, life down in resort isn't too shabby either. Add to this some great accommodation and good shopping and its easy to see why Zermatt is often described as "the perfect ski holiday destination". Only downside: as with a lot of Switzerland, it's not cheap.